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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 616.50 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 616.50 and 250.23 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 616.50 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/616.50 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 616.50 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 154,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,266.80/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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